惜败

After four games, the first team lost by only one point.

四场比赛后甲队以一分之差惜败。

The playmaker led France a showdown against Italy, scoring against Spain and Portugal on the way.

他带领法国队一路过关斩将杀进决赛，最终点球惜败给了意大利队。

Being a close loser could greatly motivate one to persevere in their research.

成为惜败者会极大地激励他们坚持自己的研究。

Minor setbacks in their early career may have a strong negative effect on the career of close losers.

在他们职业生涯早期的小挫折可能会对惜败者的职业生涯产生强烈的负面影响。

He thinks that being a close loser might give people a psychological boost, or the proverbial kick in the pants.

他认为，惜败可能会给人们一种心理上的刺激，或者如谚语所说的“重大挫折”。